NYC Her Future

With an influx of new followers, it’s time for some official introductions! 🌟 Meet Nathifa Forde, the founding Executive Director of NYC Her Future! 🌟 With over a decade of dedicated service in NYC’s nonprofit sector, Nathifa brings her powerful vision and expertise in policy, programs, and community engagement to lead our mission of creating new pathways for young women across NYC. From her impactful work at the Young Men’s Initiative to her role at the NYC Center for Youth Employment, she has consistently championed equity and opportunity for young people of color. Nathifa is an alumna of CUNY holding both a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Administration from Medgar Evers College and a Master of Public Administration from Bernard M. Baruch College. We’re thrilled to have Nathifa leading the charge of addressing disparities of young women and girls of color in New York City! 🧡✨ #MeetTheED #NYCHerFuture #WomenWhoLead Sideya Sherman NYC Mayor's Office of Equity & Racial Justice Office of the Mayor of New York City Young Men's Initiative

📈 November is National Career Development Month! 🌟 At NYC Her Future, we’re committed to empowering young women and girls of color to thrive in their careers and unlock their fullest potential. 💼✨ Through our programs like Health Career Connect, STEAM Forward, and Young Women’s Empowerment Network, we provide mentorship, skill-building workshops, and access to invaluable resources designed to prepare the next generation of leaders in NYC. 🙌🏽 Let’s build brighter futures together! 💪🏾 Learn more about our programs at nyc.gov/herfuture and join us in celebrating the limitless potential of young women across New York City. 🧡 #NYCHerFuture #CareerDevelopmentMonth #EmpowerHer #HerFutureLeaders NYC Mayor's Office of Equity & Racial Justice NYC Mayor's Office of Talent and Workforce Development Young Men's Initiative Nathifa Forde Sideya Sherman Fatima Dosso Office of the Mayor of New York City

#FlashbackFriYAY to our official launch event on April 29, 2024! 🎉 What a jam-packed day full of gender equity advocates, policymakers, change agents, elected officials. We had insightful panels on STEAM education, multiple breakout sessions, #NYCHerFuture swag and MORE! Learn more about how NYC Her Future is providing young women and girls of color with the tools to be successful by their own definition at nyc.gov/HerFuture #equityinaction #newyorkcitygirls #herfuturenyc NYC Mayor's Office of Equity & Racial Justice Nathifa Forde Sideya Sherman NYC Office of the Mayor Ana J. Almanzar Mahaliel Bethea II, Ed.D NYC Commission on Gender Equity Young Men's Initiative Farah Louis Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation New York Hall of Science NYC Mayor's Office of Community Mental Health

This #GlobalDiversityMonth, we’re shining a light on the teams at @MOERJ that work tirelessly to engage New York City's diverse communities. Together, we advance equity and drive transformative change for racial justice. #Equity #RacialJustice #Diversity #Inclusion #NYC Sideya Sherman · NYC Commission on Gender Equity · NYC Her Future · Young Men's Initiative

HERstory Made 😎 Congrats to the women of NY LIBERTY for bringing home New York’s FIRST WNBA championship WIN! 🎉🏆 At NYC Her Future, we are actively working to build stronger pathways for success for young women and girls of color in sports. This WIN makes our mission that much more impactful. THANK YOU! 🥳🗽 WNBA (Women's National Basketball Association) • NYC Mayor's Office of Equity & Racial Justice • Office of the Mayor of New York City

✨ International Day of the Girl ✨ Today, we honor the strength, vision, and limitless potential of girls everywhere! At NYC Her Future, we stand firm in our commitment to empowering young women and girls of color to shape their futures and our world. This year’s theme, "Girl's Vision for the Future," highlights the dreams and aspirations of girls, reminding us that when given the tools, resources, and support, they become the architects of transformative change. From ensuring access to quality education and maternal health support to creating pathways for leadership, we are dedicated to removing the barriers that stand in their way. Let's work together to uplift and amplify the voices of the next generation, building a future that reflects their brilliance. #NYCHerFuture #InternationalDayoftheGirl #GirlsVision #EquityInAction #EmpowerHer NYC Mayor's Office of Equity & Racial Justice Office of the Mayor of New York City Nathifa Forde Sideya Sherman

Today is #GiveToWomenAndGirls Day! The celebratory event will help raise awareness and galvanize philanthropic support for women’s and girls’ causes. Tune into our livestream this morning at 10:30AM ET: https://bit.ly/4gWVNsw This year’s event will feature voices that provide insights on our research and the need to increase funding for women’s and girls’ organizations. We’d like to extend a special thank you to Amplify Her Foundation for co-hosting this year’s flagship event at the New-York Historical Society! And thank you to all of our partners for helping bring this initiative to life! Philanthropy Together Women of Color in Fundraising and Philanthropy (WOC)® Grantmakers for Girls of Color Together Women Rise Ms. Foundation for Women Women Moving Millions Impact100 Girls Inc. GivingTuesday Pivotal Ventures Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Philanthropies Magee-Womens Research Institute & Foundation’s National Women's Hall of Fame Women's Funding Network Women's Philanthropy Institute The Asia Foundation Barnard College Brooklyn College Women’s Center Indigenous Justice Circle National Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs National Organization for Women - NYC The New York Women's Foundation NYC Her Future Philanos Vital Voices Women.NYC Womens Community Justice Association Working for Women #WomensPhilanthropy #GiveToWomenAndGirls #Philanthropy #WomenLead #Research

On this #WorldMentalHealthDay, we join the global conversation on the importance of #MentalHealthAtWork. At NYC Her Future, we recognize that mental well-being in the workplace is essential for the success and empowerment of young women and girls of color. Our mission is to ensure that every young woman in New York City has access to environments—both personal and professional—that prioritize mental health, equity, and support. Together, we can build a future where mental health is at the forefront of professional success, ensuring that every woman has the tools she needs to thrive. #NYCHerFuture #MentalHealthMatters #EquityInTheWorkplace Nathifa Forde • Young Men's Initiative • NYC Mayor's Office of Equity & Racial Justice • Office of the Mayor of New York City

#ICYMI — Chief of Staff Natalia Diaz on the City & State Economic Workforce Development Summit panel sharing what NYC Her Future is doing to support the employment pipelines for young women and girls of color. Additionally, highlighting the importance of the “A” in STEAM, encouraging young women to tap into their creativity. Full STEAM Ahead! 🧬🔬⚗️🧪 #WomenInSTEAM #GirlsOfColorInSTEAM #CreativeInnovation #WorkforceDevelopmentNYC #EmpoweringYoungWomen NYC Mayor's Office of Equity & Racial Justice • Office of the Mayor of New York City • Nathifa Forde Young Men's Initiative

State and local elected officials and policymakers will join practitioners, advocates, and researchers in an October 24th round-table discussion on the state of Black maternal health in New York and what legislation exists to address areas of need, while looking forward to upcoming legislative priorities. RSVP today at https://lnkd.in/eSzWNnMs #BlackMaternalHealth NYC Mayor's Office of Equity & Racial Justice • Nathifa Forde • Sideya Sherman • NYU McSilver Institute • National Action Network • Greater New York Chapter Links, Incorporated • NYU Silver School of Social Work • New York Urban League • NYU Langone Health • One Brooklyn Health • Columbia School of Social Work Office of the Mayor of New York City Young Men's Initiative